NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 It's the off-season, and relatively dead off-season right now at that, with the draft still a couple weeks away and FA basically done as far as the "splashes" go. So to help pass the time in a more productive manner than dropping a useless mock draft your way, I wanted to see what specific plays in our franchise history have resonated/stuck with you--either that you watched happen, or discovered in the archives...and can be either good or bad (hopefully everyone has at least one good one to offer up though?) Here's a few for the "good" column, in no particular order of importance: (1) Jim Kelly's QB sneak & end zone dive for the win, 1989 at the Fish with time expiring (2) Jim Kelly's TD to Lofton after recovering a fumbled shotgun snap, capping a perfect 6/6 opening drive against the Raiders, 1990 AFC Championship (3) Christie boots it through in OT to complete the greatest comeback of all time, 1993 (4) Don Beebe reversing almost the entire field to chase down & strip Leon Lett of the ball and save a TD in SB XXVII (5) "The Leap" heard 'round the world, Josh Allen 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 I remember a play in the comeback game where Beebe caught a TD, but had been pushed out of bounds on the play and it wasn't called. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Fred Smerlas’ blocked kick. Wasn't really the greatest thing ever but I'll never forget it. I can still picture everything about it and where I was. It's kinda creepy how much I remember about that day. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: I remember a play in the comeback game where Beebe caught a TD, but had been pushed out of bounds on the play and it wasn't called. Sometimes we get to have a break fall our way too--we've had plenty that haven't, so I'll call it even on that one, Houston! Just now, BuffaloBillies said: Fred Smerlas’ blocked kick. Wasn't really the greatest thing ever but I'll never forget it. I can still picture everything about it and where I was. It's kinda creepy how much I remember about that day. Exactly what I'm talking about--we all have plays that don't necessarily make the Bleacher Report top 10 of all time or whatever, but they stick out in our memories for some reason. Thanks for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKellyTryouts Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Andre Reed's 4th and 5 catch over the middle in the comeback game, followed by the noise of the crowd when he hit his hat trick Reich to Reed again MNF against the Rams Kyle Williams 100% catch rate and rushing TD efficiency Fred Jackson posterizing Chris Conte Marshawn against the Bengals his rookie year made me confident we had a great one Honorable mentions for more recent plays: Jerry getting held by Joe Thomas, forcing the fumble, picking it up, and running it for 6 all in one play Chris Hogan's flying acrobat catch against the Vikings before Watkins' last second TD for the win against the Vikings Tre White peanut punching the ball out of Humphries' hands to beat Tampa Josh Allen's bomb to Foster as he was getting crunched The entire Josh Allen highlight reel in the first Dolphins game 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 minute ago, JimKellyTryouts said: Andre Reed's 4th and 5 catch over the middle in the comeback game, followed by the noise of the crowd when he hit his hat trick Reich to Reed again MNF against the Rams Kyle Williams 100% catch rate and rushing TD efficiency Fred Jackson posterizing Chris Conte Marshawn against the Bengals his rookie year made me confident we had a great one Honorable mentions for more recent plays: Jerry getting held by Joe Thomas, forcing the fumble, picking it up, and running it for 6 all in one play Chris Hogan's flying acrobat catch against the Vikings before Watkins' last second TD for the win against the Vikings Tre White peanut punching the ball out of Humphries' hands to beat Tampa Josh Allen's bomb to Foster as he was getting crunched The entire Josh Allen highlight reel in the first Dolphins game Kyle's pass-catching abilities were underutilized his final season especially. Prolly could've earned more separation throwing his bulk around than KB ever managed <sigh> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellDopeland Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: I remember a play in the comeback game where Beebe caught a TD, but had been pushed out of bounds on the play and it wasn't called. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, RussellDopeland said: Side judge #94 was right there all the way too--maybe the glare from the astroturf momentarily made him see spots...and I couldn't be happier about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Lombardi Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Don Beebe chasing down showboating Leon Lett and stripping the ball, preventing a touchdown in a blowout Super Bowl loss, was not only the greatest play in Bills history, but also the quintessential metaphor for the history of the franchise:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6gmDtVYdLA 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 https://www.buffalobills.com/video/ryan-denney-fake-field-goal-touchdown-catch-373680 https://www.buffalobills.com/video/wk-1-can-t-miss-play-roscoe-s-return-306131 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Mike Stratton hit on Keith Lincoln. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Mike Stratton hit on Keith Lincoln. Bingo. It will be my greatest one forever. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 Anthony Phillips getting taken out by JK in 1995. Jim was never afraid of dishing out hits as well as he took 'em, and that is always one of the things I liked about him as a player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poblano Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 A run by Tim Tindale through the middle of Dolphins defense in playoffs in a record breaking game 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, poblano said: A run by Tim Tindale through the middle of Dolphins defense in playoffs in a record breaking game Absolutely! Tindale, the "Canadian Flash" had his breakout game of sorts that day--the run you're thinking of is his 44 yarder (as a FB no less) I think? It's at the 16:41 mark here: Edited April 10, 2019 by NoHuddleKelly12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, poblano said: A run by Tim Tindale through the middle of Dolphins defense in playoffs in a record breaking game Our last playoff win.. If we only knew then. Fergy to Frank Lewis closing seconds @ Jets for the win, 1980. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) Some immediate one's that come to mind that haven't been mentioned. -Flutie's naked bootleg for game winning TD against Jaguars. -Carlton Bailey's pick 6 against the Broncos in AFC Championship game. -Sam Adams rumbling into end zone on Brady fumble opening day 2003. -Bruce Smith strip sack of Randell Cunningham Edited April 10, 2019 by Doc Brown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) The Kelly->Thomas->Reed->Kelly->Beebe 64yd TD reverse flea-flicker against Denver on Dec 12th, 1992. It's the second play in the video below. Perfectly executed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfslWtWZo6o Edited April 10, 2019 by Peace Frog 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 That one where the Bills won the Superbowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Blue on Blue said: Don Beebe chasing down showboating Leon Lett and stripping the ball, preventing a touchdown in a blowout Super Bowl loss, was not only the greatest play in Bills history, but also the quintessential metaphor for the history of the franchise:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6gmDtVYdLA Yeah, that's something to revel in. "It was a great learning moment for the kids". I always loved the Ronnie Harmon drop in the Browns playoff game, myself. Edited April 10, 2019 by OJ Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Kurt Schulz laying out Eddie George in the 4th quarter of the forward-lateral game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Josh Allen running through and around people for Touchdowns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickrage Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 The series of events that lead to 21 points in 77 seconds Tasker blocked punt vs the Raiders picked up by James Williams for a TD Thurmans TD run in XXV 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) As a big fan of the early 80s Bills my most memorable play is the Fergy to Roland Hooks Hail Mary versus Patriots in 1981. Two passes from our 20 to win with time running out! Great to hear Van Miller on the radio call too - sorry unable to embed video. Worth the watch!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6XJNNLuwNMw Edited April 10, 2019 by freddyjj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Andy Dalton to Tyler Boyd. Seriously the JK sneak is the first thing I though of. A couple others: 1. Thurman Thomas TD in SB 25 in the 4th quarter. 2. Bruce Smith almost forced fumble in the end zone in SB25. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 29 minutes ago, Your Brown Eye said: It was great to watch that man at his craft.... unbelievable talent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Kelly fumbles the snap on the first drive against the Raiders in the championship game. He picks it up, turns, runs to his right and (in the words of the great Dick Enberg) "throws to Lofton for a touchdown!" Some others that jump straight to mind: Sam Adams lumbering into the endzone during the 31-0 win on opening day Vs the Pats Any play involving a Fred Jackson stiff arm Bruce stopping OJ Anderson on 4th and short in the Super Bowl The Terrence McGee return that didn't quite make the endzone Josh's hurdle Josh's flick of the wrist throw down the field against the Jags Andre's 3TDs in the comeback So many 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 OJs first quarter 80 yard touchdown run in the ‘73 opener at New England. (You just knew something big was about to happen.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 OJ’s 94 yard scamper vs. the Steelers in ‘72. Served notice of what was to come. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyBillsFan Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 At first I thought there's no way I can pick one play. Then I thought about what was the most amazing game the Bills ever played and I kept coming back to the playoff comeback win against Houston. So I figured it had to be a play from that game and while I thought the Beebe TD catch was big I'll go with the successful onside kick executed right after that TD. That led to the Bills cutting the Houston's lead from 35 - 3 to 35 - 17 and suddenly the corpse stirred. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Some immediate one's that come to mind that haven't been mentioned. -Flutie's naked bootleg for game winning TD against Jaguars. -Carlton Bailey's pick 6 against the Broncos in AFC Championship game. -Sam Adams rumbling into end zone on Brady fumble opening day 2003. -Bruce Smith strip sack of Randell Cunningham The flutie vs jax game is when i believed in him. He had to make a great throw to Eric Moulds to set up that play- moulds was not yet even competent- and the bootleg was a busted play. Flutie had an ability to improvise that few could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Your Brown Eye said: I am not sure of which exact game this is but it is absurd that he could make a pro lineman look that bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 hour ago, K-9 said: OJ’s 94 yard scamper vs. the Steelers in ‘72. Served notice of what was to come. When OJ planted his foot and turned the run up field, it was like he was shot out of a gun. He just accelerated away from everyone. Great memory! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Anytime Nathan Peterman touched the ball.... ? As someone who became a fan in ‘03, my memories have less to do with winning. But some that stand out: Ryan Lindell (or Morman) fake fd pass td to Ryan Denny. Chris Kelsey pick six vs Romo on MNF. Fred Jackson violating Chris Conte (who someone stayed around long enough to let it happen again. Dude. Retire) Sam Adams pick six. Drayton Florence Pick six of Brady in our first win of the pats since the first game I ever watched. TT to Percy Hardin in week 1 vs the colts (ah the excitement...) Josh Allen throwing the ball so hard that Tom Brady’s genitals fall off (this one happens this coming season) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, freddyjj said: As a big fan of the early 80s Bills my most memorable play is the Fergy to Roland Hooks Hail Mary versus Patriots in 1981. Two passes from our 20 to win with time running out! Great to hear Van Miller on the radio call too - sorry unable to embed video. Worth the watch!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6XJNNLuwNMw The first catch (also by Roland Hooks) was one of the best of all time. Couldn't find it anywhere on line though. Yes I was at the game and did not leave early. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoccesOnTransit Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 I'll never forget this play: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Some immediate one's that come to mind that haven't been mentioned. -Flutie's naked bootleg for game winning TD against Jaguars. -Carlton Bailey's pick 6 against the Broncos in AFC Championship game. -Sam Adams rumbling into end zone on Brady fumble opening day 2003. -Bruce Smith strip sack of Randell Cunningham Surprised Flutie's Naked Bootleg took so long to get a mention in this thread. You also referenced the Sam Adams play which is definitely one for the ages 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabden Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 11 hours ago, BuffaloBillies said: Fred Smerlas’ blocked kick. Wasn't really the greatest thing ever but I'll never forget it. I can still picture everything about it and where I was. It's kinda creepy how much I remember about that day. Agreed. Why this is memorable for me, is it secured a playoff spot for the Bills in a long, long time. The Rochester D& C ran a headline - Smerlas Blocks Out The past. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 58 minutes ago, Florida Bills Fanatic said: When OJ planted his foot and turned the run up field, it was like he was shot out of a gun. He just accelerated away from everyone. Great memory! Yep. You just can’t coach world class speed. And OJ had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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